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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description The purpose of this module is to provide students with a basic understanding of pharmacology, and in particular the area of bio-pharmacology. In this module, students will examine the modern-day analytical methods used in the pharmaceutical industry in the production and validation of biological molecules such as recombinant proteins and antibodies. Students will also explore the downstream implementation and integration of these molecules across a number of innovative and ground-breaking diagnostic and therapeutic applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Differentiate between chemical/pharma and biopharma/biologics drug analysis 2. Illustrate advanced bioanalytical techniques for pharma/biopharma separations 3. Understand the approaches and theory behind conventional proteomic analysis 4. Understand the use and application of antibodies in modern-day bio-analytical and therapeutic strategies 5. Understand the critical features of an antibody-based array and how this approach can be developed into point-of-care devices 6. Understand the ethical considerations that need to be applied in the work flow when developing and validating an immunoassay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Course DescriptionThis module will cover two key analytical streams utilised in modern day pharmacology. The first half of the module will focus on proteomic analysis. Students will learn of the applications and practical implementation of methodologies such as 2D PAGE, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and CZE in the analyses of chemically- and biologically-derived protein drugs, with emphasis on differences between the nature of biopharma- and pharma-drugs The second half of the module will focus on a popular biological molecule used in both analytical and therapeutic contexts; antibodies. Students will learn about the isolation and characterisation of antibodies and their use in cell therapies and diagnostic platforms. Specific attention will be afforded to the technologies used in antibody discovery such as single-cell screening, the use of biosensors, and array-based approaches. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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